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It’s launch day and blooming time!

Happy New Year!

This is the last day I’m going to drag out the flower blooming metaphor. Today is my Patreon launch-day and I’m blooming on the inside.

The last and ultimate tier I have to share is my Tribe. This is for all the writers who are fans and all the fans who are also writers. The last two days, I explained how I didn’t want to pigeonhole would-be supporters into engaging in things they simply weren’t interested in. But, today I want to spotlight those who want it all.

I am a reader and writer and I want to connect with others like me. The main things that make this package stand out from the others, because all previously mentioned perks are included, is the option to participate in story collaboration and a live, themed, chat-party.

I’m so elated with the prospect of creating a story from beginning to end with a whole tribe rooting me on along the way, giving prompts and feedback at every turn. Oh, and I can’t wait to host virtual parties for this special group of people.

All this will be made available to anyone who chooses to become part of the TRIBE on my page for $4 a month.

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Please go visit my Patreon page today to participate. Be sure to check out my goals. I’m offering a special snail mail perk to anyone who supports this effort, at any level, within the first 30 days.

Below, you’ll find a short video explaining just how to navigate my Patreon page (it was made during the setup process and changes have been made). I look forward to seeing you there.

https://youtu.be/0r9baYSkWgc

 

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It’s time to bloom! part 4

This is where the perks start getting real good…

So, with my last post, I explained how I wanted to cater to writers without obligating them to indulge in my creativity. In keeping with that same theme, I put this tier together to cater to people who do want to indulge in my creativity without binding them to engage in writer stuff they’re really not interested in.

As with the other packages, recognition is included, but then there’s all the extra fun stuff that I’m super excited about. This group of supporters will be receiving my previous and new ebooks when applicable, as well as have opportunities to receive print ARC copies. I will create original short stories and original image downloads based on patron specifications.

Going back to patron recognition, since it can take a while to publish something worth publishing, I thought it would be a good idea to find a way to acknowledge my Fans sooner rather than later.

So, that’s why I’ll be listing the names of my Fans in the credits of my future videos. Plus, (this isn’t even listed on the Pateron page 😉 ) I’ll be picking random patrons to shout-out by name in each video.

This tier is where I get to cater to those who embrace my creativity. This is where I get to create for my fans and treat them along the way.

All this will be made available to anyone who chooses to become a FAN of my page for $3 a month.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords #blacklivesmatter

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It’s time to bloom! part 3

And, the perks keep coming…

So, here’s the thing. I have found that while most writers are also readers, most readers have no desire to be writers. That’s one of the reasons I came up with my Lit Carnivale idea, but that’s a post for another day. Also, not all writers, aspiring or professional, want to feel obligated to buy every book from another writer just because they gave them some sound advice.

That’s why I wanted to create a way to share my insights with other writers, whether hobby, aspiring, or newly published, without making them feel obligated to support my creativity. Just because someone is willing to learn something from me or collaborate with me, doesn’t mean they should be bound to consume every creative thing I put out.

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m better at helping others than I am at helping myself. I have to constantly remind myself to follow my own advice and continually need the support of other professionals to improve my skills. That’s why I want to be there to offer support to others. I want to offer writing tips, tricks, inspiration, and motivation. I want to offer writing prompts and exercises, feedback on story pitches, character arcs, and short line or paragraph edits. I’ll also offer collaboration opportunities, for fun and or promotion.

This tier, as Patreon calls it, will also give recognition to those supporting me financially without obligating these participants to indulge in my creative process. This is all about me helping other writers achieve their goals.

All this will be made available to anyone who chooses to become a WRITER on my page for $2 a month.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. If you like it let me know and share it with others. See you next time, Toi Thomas. #thetoiboxofwords #blacklivesmatter